June 3, 2024 Memorials – Photos & News Coverage

Nebraska Memorial

On June 6, Papillion, Nebraska unveiled a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. A wall was dedicated to the 74. (see attached). It is a very impressive memorial and highly recommended to go and visit.

KETV Coverage: ‘Forgotten Four’ remembered: New memorial to honor Vietnam War veterans left off national wall. (The video includes our own Linda Vaa.)

KETV Coverage: Chronicle: Nebraska’s Vietnam War Memorial

Gurnee, IL Memorial

The memorial service on June 3 for Gurnee, Illinois was canceled. Julie and I could not let the day go by without recognizing “The Lost 74.” We stopped by with a plant and found the cemetery had placed the flags.
Susie Covert and Julie Moreland, widow and daughter of LTJG Jeff Covert 1967-1969

Long Beach Memorial